

IFE Manufacturing puts the Future of Food in the Spotlight
IFE Manufacturing, the UK’s only dedicated showcase for end-to-end food & drink manufacturers, ExCel London, 21-23 March 2022, is set to deliver the food and drink manufacturing industry with the ideal platform to discover the latest industry trends, meet innovative suppliers and take advantage of unparalleled networking opportunities, putting the event at the forefront of the future of food development.
Part of the Montgomery Group portfolio, IFE Manufacturing is a dedicated trade show for the food and drink sector, built on the success of the well-respected processing and packaging event ‘Pro2Pac’ and evolved into a total product development showcase that will provide the ultimate environment for ingredients, packaging, processing, and food technology companies and services to showcase their solutions to buyers from leading manufacturers.
Taking place alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event, IFE Manufacturing will deliver end-to-end strategies to help business upscale, launch or optimise their food and drink offering and is set to be the must-attend event for the industry.
Event Director Philippa Christer commented: “For over 40 years IFE, International Food & Drink Event has been a hub of innovative food and drink suppliers and retailers looking to discover exciting new products to line their shelves. IFE Manufacturing will be a hugely valuable addition to this offering, highlighting the latest new technologies, products and services on offer throughout the supply chain and providing key insights into the new product development trends of tomorrow.”
The show’s content stage, the Innovation Platform, will reveal the latest tips, research and market insights from industry experts. Visitors will be able to discover the emerging technology behind food innovation in inspiring, cutting-edge sessions with topics including packaging trends, sustainability, how lab grown meat is paving the way for the diet of the future, the role of challenger brands and regenerative farming. The sessions will cater to an audience of food technologists, packaging specialists, development chefs and new product development professionals from the world of food and drink.
Exhibitors already signed up include; Aptean, ATD Labels, ATS Tanner, Berrico, BioPak, Chelmer Foods, Condimentum, Croxsons, Fillpack Technology, Lallemand, Newton Packaging, N Smith Packaging & Display, Rawlings Glass Packaging Specialists, Rich Products and Saltwell.
A number of key associations and industry bodies are backing the show as they see it is vital support for the industry, including the Food & Drink Federation, BSI, BBIA – the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Association, the BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, BRCGS and the Institute of Food Science & Technology.
BCMPA Membership & Marketing Director Emma Verkaik commented: “IFE Manufacturing is a key event for bringing the full supply chain industry together to discuss the challenges, trends and innovations in the food and drink industry.”
Register for your complimentary trade ticket to IFE Manufacturing, which includes access to IFE, London Produce Show, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) and The Pub Show, at ifemanufacturing.co.uk.